AAMC Early Career Conference Attendees
2004
Sue Bindorf, M.D. – Medicine-CWH
Beth Bower, M.D. – Medicine-General
Kandace Knigge, M.D. – Gasroenterology
Mary Minette, M.D. – Pediatrics
2003
Karen Adams, M.D. – Residency Director, OB/GYN
2002
Elizabeth Stephens, M.D. – Endocrinology
Stephanie Anderson, M.D. – Assistant Dean for Minority Affairs
Renee Edwards, M.D. – OB/GYN, Urogynecology
Sumathi Devarajan, M.D. – Family Medicine
2001
Jeanne-Marie Guise, M.D. – OB/GYN
2000
Karen Fong, M.D. – Otolaryngology
Beverly Baumann, M.D. – Emergency Medicine
1999
Sima Desai, M.D. – General Internal Medicine
Rebecca Harrison, M.D. – General Internal Medicine
Nancy Winter, M.D. – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
1997
Jennifer Donohue, M.D. – Family Medicine
1996
Liz Hatfield-Keller, M.D. – Emergency Medicine
Carol Marquez, M.D. – Radiation Oncology
Year of attendance not available
Michelle Berlin, M.D., MPH – OB/Gyn
AAMC Mid-Career Conference Attendees
2005
Beverly Baumann, M.D. — Emergency
Cheryl Maslen, M.D. — Endocrinology
Valerie Sera, M.D. — Anesthesiology
Meg Hayes, M.D. — Family Medicine
2003
Anne Nedrow, M.D. — Medical Director of Women’s Primary Care/Integrative Medicine at Center for Women’s Health
2002
Kari Buck, Ph.D. – Behavioral Neuroscience
2001
Eustacia Su, M.D. – Emergency Medicine
2000
Mary Meyer, M.D. – Nephrology
1999
Susan Olson, Ph.D. – Molecular and Medical Genetics
1998
Linda Wallen, M.D. – Pediatrics
1997
Amanda Clark, M.D. – OB/GYN, Urogynecology Division
1994
Molly Osborne, M.D., Ph.D. – Associate Dean of Students Affair
Year of attendance not available
Terri Schmidt, M.D. – Emergency Medicine
Kami Godder, M.D. – Director, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplant
Catherine Leclair, M.D. – OB/GYN
Comments on Program From Prior Attendees
My Experience at the AAMC Early Career Women Faculty Professional Development Seminar, Santa Fe, NM, December 2003
Karen Adams, M.D.
This is a summary of my experience at this development seminar for women in academic medicine. I was a bit older and more experienced than many of the participants, having been in academic medicine for 6 years and having just completed my dossier for promotion to associate professor. Nevertheless, much of the content of the seminar is similar to that of the mid-career women’s conference, and I found it extremely useful in some very concrete ways.
First, I learned a few simple but extremely effective time management skills. With my new position as residency program director I am often pulled in many different directions at once, with the result that I am often not as efficient as I could be. This seminar taught me to check email only twice daily, rather than keeping it open all day, interrupting whatever I am working on at the moment. I now consciously decide whether to keep my door open or closed, and have several signs that I put on the door when I am in a meeting or working on a project and wish not to be disturbed. I also feel much less anxious when someone spends a long time in my office chatting, and more able to simply ask them to close the door behind them when they leave.
I also learned how to run effective meetings, which is important for me in my role as chair of the Executive Education Committee. I now circulate an agenda the morning of the meeting, pay attention to the organization of the room and the positioning of the chairs, and feel much more able to manage the flow of discussion, side conversations, and the like.
The half-day seminar regarding conflict management was also especially valuable in sorting out the different strategies for conflict management that leaders use. I was able to identify my own conflict management style, and that awareness has helped me to be more effective in dealing with others whose style may not match mine. The Meyers-Briggs test was a valuable follow up to the conflict management seminar, since it built on the idea of personality types that was introduced previously in the conflict seminar. I realized that motivations, communication styles, and approach to problem-solving can vary significantly from person to person, and not everyone is like me! I am much more likely to be able to recognize that different approach and work with it, rather than attempting to swing the person to my point of view.
Finally, the importance of the networking aspect of the conference cannot be overstated. It was extremely valuable to have the opportunity to meet and discuss shared experiences, concerns, and projects with women at my own level and with the mentors who were there as faculty. Since returning, I have communicated with several of the women I met at this conference regarding ongoing projects, and I highly value these connections that I hope will flourish and grow, just as our careers flourish and grow.
Comments on Program From Prior Attendees
Mid Career Leadership Conference
Anne Nedrow, M.D.
Nine months later is a good time to reflect on what was really helpful during a leadership conference. Here are my top of the head (did not review my notes) feelings and advice about it at this time.
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It is worthwhile to take the extra day and attend one of the pre workshops. I found the one on scientific writing to be excellent, and many of the themes have stuck with me, and helped me personally as well as advising other. Others that attended the other preworkshops felt equally positive about them. Energy is high since it is the first day, and it is a nice way to meet colleagues in a small group environment.
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The notebook is very helpful for the conference in that it identifies interests of the participants. This gives opportunity to specifically meet people of similar interest. The networking is a highlight of the conference. It seemed easy to make significant connection with these women, as we all live fast lives, and try to make the most of each moment we have.
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The session on conflict resolution was excellent, as it emphasized the necessary preparation for having a difficult conversation. It was laid out in a simple, intuitive format, which made it easy to remember.
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Some of the optional small group meetings were most meaningful for me. Specifically, they had a group on mothers of older children (adolescents and teens). This was a great opportunity for me, as my children are moving into that age range, and I could listen for what others had done (lessons learned). It also made me feel very good about the choices I have made to have enough flexibility in my schedule to actively participate in my children’s lives. The other small group I attended was on ‘how is your spirit’. This was an emotional time where many of the women spoke openly about the difficulties of our lives. I was most impressed with the facilitator, who handled this as a true expert.
Probably the only thing I would change about the conference is not have it on the east coast in July. It would be nice if they would rotate locations (maybe they do?), or offer it twice/year, once on each coast.
Mid Career Leadership Conference
Dr. Beverly Bauman
The conference allowed the attendees to attend sessions of particular interest - with multiple sessions running simultaneously.
One of the highlights was the chance to meet so many extremely accomplished women scientists and clinicians. Many of the sessions were designed to be very interactive and even just sitting down for a meal / coffee break / or in the bar in the evening was fun and interesting and sometimes inspirational when meeting other attendees. While each of us has unique challenges and goals, we also had so much in common and I was very impressed with the accomplishments of many of the other attendees.
Some of the sessions revolved around the topic of finances: institutional and departmental and personal finances. With this information, we will be better able to understand the prioritities and "politics" of how our positions are financed and learn how to better negotiate for ourselves and our projects and departments. This type of information is not discussed in the same way at other professional society meetings or faculty meetings on campus.
One especially well-done session concerned using the media to communicate to the public about projects / efforts and also taught me some new skills in public speaking. Multiple sessions concerned the skills of negotiating and conflict resolution - these are very important skills and I gained valuable insights from them.
Overall, I was pleased to have the opportunity to attend this conference and appreciate the support of OHSU in helping me attend.
Mid Career Leadership Conference
Dr. Cheryl Maslen
For me, the highlights of the conference were many:
The Strategic Career Planning workshops were excellent. The Leading from the Middle workshop was better than I would have ever anticipated. I strongly recommend this to others. It incorporates aspects of team building, conflict management and understanding yourself as an academic. (The Conference) is a great way to build networks with other women around the country. I have ongoing contact with a few from my strategic career planning group. We monitor each others progress towards career goals, and provide support and advice.
Mid Career Leadership Conference
Dr. Meg Hayes
Probably the best aspect of the conference for me was the people I met, the networking and informal discussions. There was an excellent session on media and presentations. There was an excellent talk on funds flow in academic health centers. These were the two main sessions that I thought were really aimed at mid©career level, above the more introductory level. Valerie Parisi, M.D. did a fantastic session entitled Negotiating for Resources: Getting the Best to Do Your Best. The content was really superb, but what was even more striking was the genuine mentorship Dr. Parisi brought to the participants to frame our thinking and confidence regarding how to take it to the next level. She was heads and shoulders above anyone I have ever come across in regards to mentorship. This conference also really gave me the courage to begin to think about how to take charge of my career and give more consideration to my own personal needs and desires with respect to career.≈ |
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